Today's lunchtime was the perfect timing to sneak out of work, but as I was about to leave in my car, I received a text message saying I needed to be at New Chitose by 3 PM! I couldn't take my time, so I quickly decided to go to a nearby restaurant that I had been wanting to try. I arrived at the restaurant around 11:35 AM and was able to find parking easily. However, there were customers waiting outside, which made me wonder if the restaurant was full. When I peeked inside, there were actually empty seats, but indoor dining was not allowed. I was told I could wait outside for my takeout order. I decided to dine in instead and was seated in the back. I ordered the daily special, which was one soup and one side dish for ¥700. I also added a side of asatsuki miso salad for an additional ¥100, making the total ¥800. The food arrived quickly, and although the portion of rice seemed small, the flavor was light and healthy. The taste of each ingredient was distinct, and I found myself enjoying the simplicity of the meal. The asatsuki (wild chive) reminded me of old times, and the mountain wasabi added a nice kick to the meal. Overall, it was a delicious and satisfying lunch, perfect for those looking for a healthy option. The restaurant had a unique charm that made me want to come back again.

I ordered a bento box. I contacted them in advance and told them my budget, which was 800 yen. The container cost 50 yen. The bento box had mainly vegetable dishes, with 5 items in total. The rice was brown rice and it was sweet. The asparagus had a flavorful taste and was delicious. The carrots also had a rich and delicious flavor. The butterbur was tasty as well, and all the dishes were delicious. It was a gentle bento box that didn't leave me feeling heavy after eating.

I bought some chilled zenzai, homemade carrot jam, and aged black garlic. The chilled zenzai cost 400 yen each, and the carrot jam was around 300 yen. I can't remember the price of the aged black garlic. While waiting for the zenzai, I wandered around the store and saw handmade goods for sale and a strap-making class. The atmosphere in the old folk house cafe was relaxing. When I finally ate the zenzai at home, it was delicious with a nice bean flavor and not too sweet.

On a certain weekday, I finally visited a cozy old house cafe in Chuo-ku, located at Minami 14-jo Nishi 12-chome, which I always passed by but never had the chance to visit. The parking lot next to the cafe can fit about 3 cars. The interior of the cafe, renovated from an old house, has 4 tables and one large table at the back. I could catch a glimpse of someone doing something like weaving in a separate room, and there were carefully displayed vegetables and miscellaneous goods for sale on a small shelf. The background music was playing softly. On this day, I decided to try the "Curry Rice (800 yen)" instead of the daily stew-like dish that caught my eye in the menu. I asked the kind lady for it, and soon enough, I could hear the sizzling sound from the kitchen along with the aroma of curry. The dish was served. Hmm, it looks slightly different from the photo... Let's take a bite... I see. The curry had a thick, homey flavor with the roux and ingredients separated in a unique way, with only minced meat included. I could identify onions, bell peppers, potatoes, carrots, and purple sweet potatoes that were separately cooked in a frying pan or something. The salad had an original dressing, and I ended the meal with a complimentary black garlic. Suddenly, I felt envious of the person sitting next to me who had a variety of daily side dishes. Thank you for the meal.

Western Line South 14th Street lunch restaurant. A place where carefully prepared homemade dishes are served. They have their own farm, and the dishes made using vegetables and beans harvested there have a gentle flavor. Recently, the business hours have been shortened to 11:00 to 14:00, and it has become a lunch restaurant, but it is a relaxed space. It was featured on TV, but it didn't get explosively crowded, so we were able to enjoy a leisurely meal. On Mondays, they serve rice bowl lunches.

There are surprisingly few cafes in Sapporo where you can go with small children. This cafe is one of the few. In the back of the raised seating area, there are plenty of toys to keep the kids entertained. My child seems to be more interested in the toys than the food, and often asks to go to "Yunon" cafe. The food has a homemade taste that feels nostalgic. It's not particularly delicious, but the taste is comforting and satisfying. It's recommended for those who want to enjoy a meal slowly while letting their children play.

I wanted to eat zenzai, so I didn't wait long before heading to lunch. If you secure a table, it's a great place to read or write. - Donburi (¥550): Today you can choose between oyakodon or butadon. I chose oyakodon. The balance between the sweetness of the chicken and egg simmered in sauce, and the lightly salted miso soup, felt very homely. The sweet pickles that came with it were a nice touch. Green tea is also served after the meal. - Zenzai (¥350): If you order it with lunch, you can enjoy it for an additional ¥150. The presentation, like the amazake, is quite elegant. The pickled vegetables served as a side dish were a first for me. They were not too sweet, allowing the rich flavor of the small red beans to shine through. The three delicate white rice cakes were deliciously chewy. The green tea seemed ordinary at first glance, but had a slightly savory aftertaste. I really liked the fact that it wasn't too sweet. - Sanmasu-tsuke (¥100): Homemade pickles made with green chili peppers, rice koji, soy sauce, etc. are sold in mini containers. I took some home and had it with rice or onigiri the next day. It's salty and slightly spicy, which really whets the appetite. I think it would also go well with noodles. Overall, it's a cozy, old-fashioned eatery. The interior is spacious, but the back seats seem to be a place for the ladies to relax. I had a late lunch at the front seats where a large group of people were chatting happily. - Yunon Lunch (Daily special, ¥700): Includes white rice, miso soup (with leeks and fried tofu), nikujaga, grilled fish, grated daikon with enoki mushrooms, simmered beans, pickles, and shredded cabbage with white sesame dressing. Although slightly pricey, the variety is rich and colorful, like a taste of home-cooked Japanese food. Today's main dishes were "nikujaga" and "grilled fish". I usually don't eat grilled fish because I don't like dealing with bones. However, after removing the center bones, I received a telepathic message from the grilled fish saying, "Just bite into it." So I did, and it was delicious. The savory flavor of the grilled fish filled my mouth. Despite being petite, it had a strong presence. The balance between the side dishes and rice may need a little adjustment, as the rice portion felt a bit small. The green tea after the meal was also very good. - Amazake (¥150): I ordered it with lunch, so I got it for an additional ¥100. Served in a matcha-like cup with a spoon, it felt quite elegant. This homemade amazake made only with rice koji was sweet and sour as you slurped it down. It had a stronger acidity than what I'm used to, but the sweetness of the rice koji was still there. I usually don't like sake lees (amazake), but this one went down smoothly. It seemed to have less of the unique taste of sake lees. Personally, I would come back just for this. Enjoying a traditional Japanese meal while watching the older lady staff work diligently, it reminded me of the dining hall in a student dormitory.

Built in 1932, this house-turned-dining establishment exudes a homely atmosphere. The elderly person knitting in the back gives off a sense of regular customers. The restroom is located at the back of the house, giving off a lived-in residential feel. The surroundings are filled with vegetables and handmade textiles. I decided to try the most popular lunch option. The young staff member starts cooking, impressing with their rolled omelette technique. The "Yunon Lunch" for 650 yen includes a variety of side dishes like Hokkaido red potato croquette, sashimi, simmered dishes, namul, and pickles. The main dish consists of both croquette and fatty herring, both delicious. The croquette has a crispy exterior and a flavorful meat and potato filling. The herring is crispy and fatty, complemented well by grated daikon and homemade onion dressing. The portion size is generous, making it a satisfying meal. After the meal, I enjoyed a cup of tea and left feeling completely satisfied. This is a cafe where you can't help but linger. Thank you for the delicious meal.

This is a cafeteria/cafe for lunch. The daily lunch specials are cost-effective, using plenty of vegetables from the cafeteria's own garden. One day, there was simmered dried daikon radish on the menu, made from daikon radishes harvested in autumn, sliced and dried to make dried daikon radish on the veranda in the back. Pickles, miso, and everything else, all start from the garden. While there are some items that are not homemade, the menu is well-balanced with fish, meat, and plenty of vegetables without making a big deal about it. Oh, the curry dish with lots of vegetables is also delicious. For dessert, they offer sweet red bean soup and sweet sake, made with meticulous care from ingredients sourced from the garden. The back of the restaurant is a traditional Japanese house where you can relax, and even put your child to sleep. For those who want a quick lunch, the tables up front are good, while the back tatami room is perfect for a leisurely tea time. In the summer, they sell fresh and safe vegetables from their garden, which I often buy. The atmosphere is not too trendy or too shabby, just modest and warm, but I feel like it deserves more recognition every time I visit.

I haven't had lunch at this restaurant yet, but they sell pesticide-free vegetables in front of the store. There are many types of vegetables available now, and on this day, they were selling a bag of white grapes for 200 yen. I bought two bags of grapes and a bag of beans for salad (150 yen). The grapes were initially sweet, but as you chewed, they had a slight acidity that was refreshing and delicious. They also sell Ai-ko (cherry tomatoes), cucumbers, zucchinis, garlic, eggplants, potatoes, and more. I want to try the lunch inside the store soon.